![Honduras arrests mayor accused of trafficking cocaine to US Honduras arrests mayor accused of trafficking cocaine to US](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/61684749171_TBDrugDealer.jpg)
Honduras arrests mayor accused of trafficking cocaine to US
Mayor Wilmer Manolo Wood of Brus Laguna who is accused of working with three drug cartels, was taken into custody, said a spokesperson.
Mon Aug 28 2023
![In Mexico, mothers of the missing turn to drones to look for unmarked graves In Mexico, mothers of the missing turn to drones to look for unmarked graves](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/41706703290_Mexico.jpg)
In Mexico, mothers of the missing turn to drones to look for unmarked graves
There are over 100,000 people missing in Mexico, largely a result of drug cartel violence, and many are murdered and buried in clandestine.
Fri Feb 03 2023
![Mexico captures son of 'El Chapo,' sparking wave of violence Mexico captures son of 'El Chapo,' sparking wave of violence](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/61672974776_RBDXON.jpg)
Mexico captures son of 'El Chapo,' sparking wave of violence
Mexican security forces captured drug cartel leader Ovidio Guzman, a son of jailed kingpin Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, triggering a wave of violence.
Fri Jan 06 2023
![Wife of convicted Mexican drug kingpin 'El Chapo' to plead guilty Wife of convicted Mexican drug kingpin 'El Chapo' to plead guilty](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/61623192133_EmmaCoronelAispuro.jpg)
Wife of convicted Mexican drug kingpin 'El Chapo' to plead guilty
Emma Coronel Aispuro is expected to plead guilty this week to federal charges of helping El Chapo run his cartel.
Tue Jun 08 2021
![South Korean prosecution, Malaysian police bust international drug cartel in joint operation South Korean prosecution, Malaysian police bust international drug cartel in joint operation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/71616811646_PDRM.jpg)
South Korean prosecution, Malaysian police bust international drug cartel in joint operation
Based on the intelligence, Malaysian police apprehended 13 members of an international drug trafficking organisation based in its capital.
Thu Apr 01 2021
![Three Tan Sri, Datuks masterminds of drug cartel now on police radar Three Tan Sri, Datuks masterminds of drug cartel now on police radar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/41614502063_RazarudinHusain.jpg)
Three Tan Sri, Datuks masterminds of drug cartel now on police radar
Three individuals with the titles of Tan Sri and Datuk who are suspected to be the masterminds of a drug cartel in the country are under police observation.
Sun Feb 28 2021
![Wife of drug kingpin 'El Chapo' arrested on US drug charges Wife of drug kingpin 'El Chapo' arrested on US drug charges](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/41614046098_Emma.jpg)
Wife of drug kingpin 'El Chapo' arrested on US drug charges
Her arrest is the latest twist in the bloody, multinational saga involving Guzman, the longtime head of the Sinaloa drug cartel.
Tue Feb 23 2021
![Mexican drug cartel handed out Christmas gifts: report Mexican drug cartel handed out Christmas gifts: report](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-12/71483158607_ChristmasPresents.jpg)
Mexican drug cartel handed out Christmas gifts: report
Local media said the Cartel del Noreste, which goes by the initials CDN, distributed the goods in Nuevo Laredo on December 26 and had placed a sticker bearing a message on every gift.
Sat Dec 31 2016
![32 bodies, 9 human heads found in Mexico mass graves 32 bodies, 9 human heads found in Mexico mass graves](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-11/51480049918_mexicograve.jpg)
32 bodies, 9 human heads found in Mexico mass graves
Authorities have exhumed 32 bodies and nine heads from several clandestine graves this week in a southern Mexican state plagued by kidnappings and murders.
Fri Nov 25 2016
![Philippines finance minister eyes Chinese investment, dismisses U.S. flap Philippines finance minister eyes Chinese investment, dismisses U.S. flap](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-10/81475979343_CarlosDominguez.jpg)
Philippines finance minister eyes Chinese investment, dismisses U.S. flap
Dominguez dismissed concerns over the Philippines' investment climate raised by Duterte's blunt anti-U.S. statements and a war on drug cartels that has killed thousands.
Sun Oct 09 2016
![Chilling note found alongside severed heads in Mexico Chilling note found alongside severed heads in Mexico](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-02/71391757660_295x200.jpg)
Chilling note found alongside severed heads in Mexico
The note read: "This is what will happen to those who support the Knights Templar" cartel.
Fri Feb 07 2014
![Ex-president: Mexico should legalize marijuana Ex-president: Mexico should legalize marijuana](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-06/71370485191_295x200.jpg)
Ex-president: Mexico should legalize marijuana
Mexico should legalize marijuana, steal business back from violent drug cartels.
Thu Jun 06 2013